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R81 EUB

1997 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,595 mi
Last recorded13,595 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Celica108,771 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 13,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f inner cv boot spilt

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 13,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

battery light flicker

n/s/f inner cv boot spilt

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 133,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 133,993 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 130,415 miles

hbrake travels to near limit smoke from rear tailpipe on accelerating o/s/r/tyre sidewall split

Fail 15 May 2008 130,387 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 117,798 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 117,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise hand brake travel

front tyres inner edge tyre wear

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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R81 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 108,771 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R81 EUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R81 EUB registered?

R81 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Celica, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R81 EUB safe to buy?

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